British Boxing Clichés

[ElJefe]

Terry Flanagan's next opponent has all the hall marks of a "teak tough" African fighter, who, along with every other African, promises to "make it a hard nights work" for the lightweight champion. Whilst their skill sets vary, one thing we can be sure of is that they definitely have "man strength" as opposed to people from other continents who, for some unknown reason, seemingly all possess regular strength. Due to British boxing promoters' apparent obsession with recycling opponents, there may even be a chance that the African challenger "has been on these shores before" and although his best years are likely behind him, it would never be suggested that he'll provide anything less than a "stern test."

A South American challenger, particularly from Argentina, may have provided a more fan friendly match up, with his inevitable "wild" style and "raw" boxing skills making for a dangerous fight for however long it would last. The wild west that is South American boxing ensures that "we don't know much about him", however commentators, pundits and promoters alike will be glad to learn that the "heavy handed, dangerous puncher" is in fact absolutely sh!te.

A complete contrast, of course, to his Mexican friends, who "we know what we are going to get" from. That is, obviously, a fight. Because they are all tough and they all come to fight. Every single Mexican opponent comes to fight. This is an undisputed fact of British boxing. The only way you'll ever get rid of a Mexican early is if they are a veteran. Even then, they'll be bringing a respectable record with wins over a couple of recognised names, these wins, however, "were down at *insert weight class 2 below the one the fight is taking place at*."

With the WBO's tendency to rank obscure European fighters, there is a strong possibility that Saunders, Flanagan and Smith's futures will include a few "rugged" Eastern Europeans who, "despite what their records suggest" have a collective "solid look about them" and even if they don't pose anything resembling a threat, the least they will do is "earn their money". Fun fact: did you know "he's never been stopped"? Or, if he has, he has certainly "never been stopped like that!" What a statement, ey.

A relatively soft defence, even for the British commentators, would obviously be an Italian. Whilst they may start off looking like a "slick, slippery operator", the outmatched challenger will inevitably have his heart called into question the minute they start receiving a beating from their far superior opponent.

[Dixonian]

Terry Flanagan's next opponent has all the hall marks of a "teak tough" African fighter, who, along with every other African, promises to "make it a hard nights work" for the lightweight champion. Whilst their skill sets vary, one thing we can be sure of is that they definitely have "man strength" as opposed to people from other continents who, for some unknown reason, seemingly all possess regular strength. Due to British boxing promoters' apparent obsession with recycling opponents, there may even be a chance that the African challenger "has been on these shores before" and although his best years are likely behind him, it would never be suggested that he'll provide anything less than a "stern test."

A South American challenger, particularly from Argentina, may have provided a more fan friendly match up, with his inevitable "wild" style and "raw" boxing skills making for a dangerous fight for however long it would last. The wild west that is South American boxing ensures that "we don't know much about him", however commentators, pundits and promoters alike will be glad to learn that the "heavy handed, dangerous puncher" is in fact absolutely sh!te.

A complete contrast, of course, to his Mexican friends, who "we know what we are going to get" from. That is, obviously, a fight. Because they are all tough and they all come to fight. Every single Mexican opponent comes to fight. This is an undisputed fact of British boxing. The only way you'll ever get rid of a Mexican early is if they are a veteran. Even then, they'll be bringing a respectable record with wins over a couple of recognised names, these wins, however, "were down at *insert weight class 2 below the one the fight is taking place at*."

With the WBO's tendency to rank obscure European fighters, there is a strong possibility that Saunders, Flanagan and Smith's futures will include a few "rugged" Eastern Europeans who, "despite what their records suggest" have a collective "solid look about them" and even if they don't pose anything resembling a threat, the least they will do is "earn their money". Fun fact: did you know "he's never been stopped"? Or, if he has, he has certainly "never been stopped like that!" What a statement, ey.

A relatively soft defence, even for the British commentators, would obviously be an Italian. Whilst they may start off looking like a "slick, slippery operator", the outmatched challenger will inevitably have his heart called into question the minute they start receiving a beating from their far superior opponent.

[dookus]

Terry Flanagan's next opponent has all the hall marks of a "teak tough" African fighter, who, along with every other African, promises to "make it a hard nights work" for the lightweight champion. Whilst their skill sets vary, one thing we can be sure of is that they definitely have "man strength" as opposed to people from other continents who, for some unknown reason, seemingly all possess regular strength. Due to British boxing promoters' apparent obsession with recycling opponents, there may even be a chance that the African challenger "has been on these shores before" and although his best years are likely behind him, it would never be suggested that he'll provide anything less than a "stern test."

A South American challenger, particularly from Argentina, may have provided a more fan friendly match up, with his inevitable "wild" style and "raw" boxing skills making for a dangerous fight for however long it would last. The wild west that is South American boxing ensures that "we don't know much about him", however commentators, pundits and promoters alike will be glad to learn that the "heavy handed, dangerous puncher" is in fact absolutely sh!te.

A complete contrast, of course, to his Mexican friends, who "we know what we are going to get" from. That is, obviously, a fight. Because they are all tough and they all come to fight. Every single Mexican opponent comes to fight. This is an undisputed fact of British boxing. The only way you'll ever get rid of a Mexican early is if they are a veteran. Even then, they'll be bringing a respectable record with wins over a couple of recognised names, these wins, however, "were down at *insert weight class 2 below the one the fight is taking place at*."

With the WBO's tendency to rank obscure European fighters, there is a strong possibility that Saunders, Flanagan and Smith's futures will include a few "rugged" Eastern Europeans who, "despite what their records suggest" have a collective "solid look about them" and even if they don't pose anything resembling a threat, the least they will do is "earn their money". Fun fact: did you know "he's never been stopped"? Or, if he has, he has certainly "never been stopped like that!" What a statement, ey.

A relatively soft defence, even for the British commentators, would obviously be an Italian. Whilst they may start off looking like a "slick, slippery operator", the outmatched challenger will inevitably have his heart called into question the minute they start receiving a beating from their far superior opponent.

Flawless. You have killed your own thread.

[reggaereggae]

Terry Flanagan's next opponent has all the hall marks of a "teak tough" African fighter, who, along with every other African, promises to "make it a hard nights work" for the lightweight champion. Whilst their skill sets vary, one thing we can be sure of is that they definitely have "man strength" as opposed to people from other continents who, for some unknown reason, seemingly all possess regular strength. Due to British boxing promoters' apparent obsession with recycling opponents, there may even be a chance that the African challenger "has been on these shores before" and although his best years are likely behind him, it would never be suggested that he'll provide anything less than a "stern test."

A South American challenger, particularly from Argentina, may have provided a more fan friendly match up, with his inevitable "wild" style and "raw" boxing skills making for a dangerous fight for however long it would last. The wild west that is South American boxing ensures that "we don't know much about him", however commentators, pundits and promoters alike will be glad to learn that the "heavy handed, dangerous puncher" is in fact absolutely sh!te.

A complete contrast, of course, to his Mexican friends, who "we know what we are going to get" from. That is, obviously, a fight. Because they are all tough and they all come to fight. Every single Mexican opponent comes to fight. This is an undisputed fact of British boxing. The only way you'll ever get rid of a Mexican early is if they are a veteran. Even then, they'll be bringing a respectable record with wins over a couple of recognised names, these wins, however, "were down at *insert weight class 2 below the one the fight is taking place at*."

With the WBO's tendency to rank obscure European fighters, there is a strong possibility that Saunders, Flanagan and Smith's futures will include a few "rugged" Eastern Europeans who, "despite what their records suggest" have a collective "solid look about them" and even if they don't pose anything resembling a threat, the least they will do is "earn their money". Fun fact: did you know "he's never been stopped"? Or, if he has, he has certainly "never been stopped like that!" What a statement, ey.

A relatively soft defence, even for the British commentators, would obviously be an Italian. Whilst they may start off looking like a "slick, slippery operator", the outmatched challenger will inevitably have his heart called into question the minute they start receiving a beating from their far superior opponent.

Great summary!

I think any fighter from a country that the commentators know little about will be described as 'tough'.... including Korea, Japan, Philippines, Hawaii, the Faroe islands (ok maybe not!)....

I prefer Nigel Benn's summary of weak journeyman as being 'Mexican road sweepers' although these days maybe Latvian road sweepers might be more appropriate....

[Boxerbeetle]

Terry Flanagan's next opponent has all the hall marks of a "teak tough" African fighter, who, along with every other African, promises to "make it a hard nights work" for the lightweight champion. Whilst their skill sets vary, one thing we can be sure of is that they definitely have "man strength" as opposed to people from other continents who, for some unknown reason, seemingly all possess regular strength. Due to British boxing promoters' apparent obsession with recycling opponents, there may even be a chance that the African challenger "has been on these shores before" and although his best years are likely behind him, it would never be suggested that he'll provide anything less than a "stern test."

A South American challenger, particularly from Argentina, may have provided a more fan friendly match up, with his inevitable "wild" style and "raw" boxing skills making for a dangerous fight for however long it would last. The wild west that is South American boxing ensures that "we don't know much about him", however commentators, pundits and promoters alike will be glad to learn that the "heavy handed, dangerous puncher" is in fact absolutely sh!te.

A complete contrast, of course, to his Mexican friends, who "we know what we are going to get" from. That is, obviously, a fight. Because they are all tough and they all come to fight. Every single Mexican opponent comes to fight. This is an undisputed fact of British boxing. The only way you'll ever get rid of a Mexican early is if they are a veteran. Even then, they'll be bringing a respectable record with wins over a couple of recognised names, these wins, however, "were down at *insert weight class 2 below the one the fight is taking place at*."

With the WBO's tendency to rank obscure European fighters, there is a strong possibility that Saunders, Flanagan and Smith's futures will include a few "rugged" Eastern Europeans who, "despite what their records suggest" have a collective "solid look about them" and even if they don't pose anything resembling a threat, the least they will do is "earn their money". Fun fact: did you know "he's never been stopped"? Or, if he has, he has certainly "never been stopped like that!" What a statement, ey.

A relatively soft defence, even for the British commentators, would obviously be an Italian. Whilst they may start off looking like a "slick, slippery operator", the outmatched challenger will inevitably have his heart called into question the minute they start receiving a beating from their far superior opponent.

I don't have anything to add, just thought I'd be the 4th consecutive person to needlessly quote this excellent but somewhat long post in its entirety

[ttornado]

Terry Flanagan's next opponent has all the hall marks of a "teak tough" African fighter, who, along with every other African, promises to "make it a hard nights work" for the lightweight champion. Whilst their skill sets vary, one thing we can be sure of is that they definitely have "man strength" as opposed to people from other continents who, for some unknown reason, seemingly all possess regular strength. Due to British boxing promoters' apparent obsession with recycling opponents, there may even be a chance that the African challenger "has been on these shores before" and although his best years are likely behind him, it would never be suggested that he'll provide anything less than a "stern test."

A South American challenger, particularly from Argentina, may have provided a more fan friendly match up, with his inevitable "wild" style and "raw" boxing skills making for a dangerous fight for however long it would last. The wild west that is South American boxing ensures that "we don't know much about him", however commentators, pundits and promoters alike will be glad to learn that the "heavy handed, dangerous puncher" is in fact absolutely sh!te.

A complete contrast, of course, to his Mexican friends, who "we know what we are going to get" from. That is, obviously, a fight. Because they are all tough and they all come to fight. Every single Mexican opponent comes to fight. This is an undisputed fact of British boxing. The only way you'll ever get rid of a Mexican early is if they are a veteran. Even then, they'll be bringing a respectable record with wins over a couple of recognised names, these wins, however, "were down at *insert weight class 2 below the one the fight is taking place at*."

With the WBO's tendency to rank obscure European fighters, there is a strong possibility that Saunders, Flanagan and Smith's futures will include a few "rugged" Eastern Europeans who, "despite what their records suggest" have a collective "solid look about them" and even if they don't pose anything resembling a threat, the least they will do is "earn their money". Fun fact: did you know "he's never been stopped"? Or, if he has, he has certainly "never been stopped like that!" What a statement, ey.

A relatively soft defence, even for the British commentators, would obviously be an Italian. Whilst they may start off looking like a "slick, slippery operator", the outmatched challenger will inevitably have his heart called into question the minute they start receiving a beating from their far superior opponent.

I don't have anything to add, just thought I'd be the 4th consecutive person to needlessly quote this excellent but somewhat long post in its entirety

to you both

[Grilling Machine]

German doesn't do anything fancy, but British has it all to do tonight to beat him on home soil.

[crusader]

I'm reading all of these in Halling's voice.

[magwitch]

Terry Flanagan's next opponent has all the hall marks of a "teak tough" African fighter, who, along with every other African, promises to "make it a hard nights work" for the lightweight champion. Whilst their skill sets vary, one thing we can be sure of is that they definitely have "man strength" as opposed to people from other continents who, for some unknown reason, seemingly all possess regular strength. Due to British boxing promoters' apparent obsession with recycling opponents, there may even be a chance that the African challenger "has been on these shores before" and although his best years are likely behind him, it would never be suggested that he'll provide anything less than a "stern test."

A South American challenger, particularly from Argentina, may have provided a more fan friendly match up, with his inevitable "wild" style and "raw" boxing skills making for a dangerous fight for however long it would last. The wild west that is South American boxing ensures that "we don't know much about him", however commentators, pundits and promoters alike will be glad to learn that the "heavy handed, dangerous puncher" is in fact absolutely sh!te.

A complete contrast, of course, to his Mexican friends, who "we know what we are going to get" from. That is, obviously, a fight. Because they are all tough and they all come to fight. Every single Mexican opponent comes to fight. This is an undisputed fact of British boxing. The only way you'll ever get rid of a Mexican early is if they are a veteran. Even then, they'll be bringing a respectable record with wins over a couple of recognised names, these wins, however, "were down at *insert weight class 2 below the one the fight is taking place at*."

With the WBO's tendency to rank obscure European fighters, there is a strong possibility that Saunders, Flanagan and Smith's futures will include a few "rugged" Eastern Europeans who, "despite what their records suggest" have a collective "solid look about them" and even if they don't pose anything resembling a threat, the least they will do is "earn their money". Fun fact: did you know "he's never been stopped"? Or, if he has, he has certainly "never been stopped like that!" What a statement, ey.

A relatively soft defence, even for the British commentators, would obviously be an Italian. Whilst they may start off looking like a "slick, slippery operator", the outmatched challenger will inevitably have his heart called into question the minute they start receiving a beating from their far superior opponent.

Flawless. You have killed your own thread.

I can remember an Australian kid coming over about 2 to fight the Welsh lad (now Champion I believe)...Selby I think. The Australian was unbeaten and put on an honest showing and was just outgunned in the end but definitely not excessively matched..... I forget what they said about the Aussie tbh... You'd expect them to have great physiques with all that protein from the barbecue and surfing and whatnot.

[magwitch]

I'm reading all of these in Halling's voice.

I think it was written to be read as Halling tbh Atlas would never come out with this kind of nonsense.

[ElJefe]

German doesn't do anything fancy, but British has it all to do tonight to beat him on home soil.

How did I forget the Germans!? That can of worms could have a section all to itself. From the perennial round stealers to the apparent necessity to reel off every close decision that has gone against British fighters in Germany, our commentators and pundits have a field day over there.

[black panther]

Salute

Teak tough, leather skinned, iron chinned, slick, big punching.... Nothing to do with a guys race!

[reggaereggae]

German doesn't do anything fancy, but British has it all to do tonight to beat him on home soil.

He's well schooled, very strong and hard to hit, but not exceptional in any department.... But he's hard to beat, no question.."

(Said in a Jim Watt voice)

[littleton.barry]

I think you're forgetting that you can only beat what's put in front of you.

[magwitch]

“Well Duke....what did we learn from that?”

“Not much is the honest answer.”

[Bodyshot3]

ElJefe......perfect

Personally, I've always liked the way each and every Scandinavian fighting at cruiserweight/heavyweight must be automatically cross-referenced with Ingemar Johansson with the 'Hammer of Thor' or 'Ingo's Bingo' thrown in just for good measure. Perhaps a lazy Viking reference added too.

Rule No.1 when dealing with big, chubby northern European lads....they might be the second coming of Ingemar.

"He does not look in great shape and has lost his last three by early stoppage but who can forget what Johansson did to the great Floyd Patterson all those years ago? Some of these big Scandinavian lads pack a dangerous punch."

Big Scandinavian (usually) duly flattened.

[PredatorHayds]

This thread could be the first 4 chapters of Nick Hallings memoirs.

[samwbr]

Terry Flanagan's next opponent has all the hall marks of a "teak tough" African fighter, who, along with every other African, promises to "make it a hard nights work" for the lightweight champion. Whilst their skill sets vary, one thing we can be sure of is that they definitely have "man strength" as opposed to people from other continents who, for some unknown reason, seemingly all possess regular strength. Due to British boxing promoters' apparent obsession with recycling opponents, there may even be a chance that the African challenger "has been on these shores before" and although his best years are likely behind him, it would never be suggested that he'll provide anything less than a "stern test."

A South American challenger, particularly from Argentina, may have provided a more fan friendly match up, with his inevitable "wild" style and "raw" boxing skills making for a dangerous fight for however long it would last. The wild west that is South American boxing ensures that "we don't know much about him", however commentators, pundits and promoters alike will be glad to learn that the "heavy handed, dangerous puncher" is in fact absolutely sh!te.

A complete contrast, of course, to his Mexican friends, who "we know what we are going to get" from. That is, obviously, a fight. Because they are all tough and they all come to fight. Every single Mexican opponent comes to fight. This is an undisputed fact of British boxing. The only way you'll ever get rid of a Mexican early is if they are a veteran. Even then, they'll be bringing a respectable record with wins over a couple of recognised names, these wins, however, "were down at *insert weight class 2 below the one the fight is taking place at*."

With the WBO's tendency to rank obscure European fighters, there is a strong possibility that Saunders, Flanagan and Smith's futures will include a few "rugged" Eastern Europeans who, "despite what their records suggest" have a collective "solid look about them" and even if they don't pose anything resembling a threat, the least they will do is "earn their money". Fun fact: did you know "he's never been stopped"? Or, if he has, he has certainly "never been stopped like that!" What a statement, ey.

A relatively soft defence, even for the British commentators, would obviously be an Italian. Whilst they may start off looking like a "slick, slippery operator", the outmatched challenger will inevitably have his heart called into question the minute they start receiving a beating from their far superior opponent.

Great summary!

I think any fighter from a country that the commentators know little about will be described as 'tough'.... including Korea, Japan, Philippines, Hawaii, the Faroe islands (ok maybe not!)....

I prefer Nigel Benn's summary of weak journeyman as being 'Mexican road sweepers' although these days maybe Latvian road sweepers might be more appropriate....

Car washers

[CMDY]

This thread could be the first 4 chapters of Nick Hallings memoirs.

[BitPlayer]

WIll be the next Champ of the world. A year later they are worse than terrible.

[forcefraser]

Needs to be read (growled) in Adam Smith's voice

[Grilling Machine]

But he's hard to beat, no question.

I read that in Watt's voice unprompted!

“Not many give Bill a chance in this one, but I was talking to Ben yesterday, and he feels that Bill could just surprise a few people.”

Cue Weed launching Bill into the pots.

(Rawling's voice.)

[ElJefe]

Carl Froch describing Callum Johnson's Namibian opponent Willbeforce Shihepo as "rugged" and comparing him to fellow African Charles Adamu about 3 times in the first round is just classic British commentary.

[ElJefe]

Round 2 and his physicality has been noted, along with a comparison to another African, this time Sakio Bika. Great stuff.

[davie]

I did my review of the Catley vs Beyer thread on Horses 52 week challenge.
I was choking to put a comment in about him "trying to nick rounds with his typically efficient German style" but I think I managed to stop just short of that particular racial stereotype

I regularly watch fights and find myself agreeing with commentators, thinking and talking in their dull cliches and stereotypes and growing to hate myself more and more with every passing round